There’s been yet another big drug bust in Guilford County. So far this year alleged drug dealers have been going to jail at a very fast clip and there was another bust this week that got some dangerous drugs off the street.
A major narcotics investigation carried out by the newly formed Guilford County Narcotics Task Force has resulted in the federal indictment of a Greensboro man following the seizure of large quantities of illegal drugs and firearms earlier this year.
According to a press release issued Wednesday, June 4 by the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office, the task force executed a narcotics-related search warrant on Thursday, March 13 at a Greensboro residence.
During that search, officers seized 385 grams of cocaine, 353 grams of fentanyl and two firearms.
The operation led to the arrest of 33-year-old Brandon Lamont Bates on several state charges, including possession of controlled substances, narcotics trafficking and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Following further investigation, Bates was federally indicted on Wednesday, May 28 on the following charges:
- Possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, in violation of Title 21 United States Code sections 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(B)
- Maintaining a residence for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, and using fentanyl, in violation of 21 U.S.C. 856(a)(1)
- Possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 924(c)(1)(A)(i)
- Felon in possession of firearms, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8)
Bates was taken into federal custody on Tuesday, June 3, and is currently being held without bond at the Guilford County Detention Center in Greensboro.
The operation was the result of a coordinated effort between the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office, Greensboro Police Department, Drug Enforcement Administration, and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.
Authorities noted that the investigation is ongoing and no additional information is available at this time.
Lock everyone of them up, one killed my grandson.
Thank Jesus everyday I am a Christian who knows he will get his sooner or later.
Throw away the keys.
i am not religious. i want him to ‘get his’ now ‘with prejudice’.
If it were me, I’d double the number of law enforcement who investigate drug distribution, manufacturing, etc. Would also increase the minimum sentence to at least a year in jail, no early outs. If they sold drugs to a minor, I’d make it 10 years.
Someone asked me years ago if I had a son who was caught with drugs, or selling drugs, would I want to try to keep him out of jail. I would definitely NOT do that since it’s an admission of my failure as a father. . .also called tough love.
The $3 million +/- money the city council gave to the non-profits was a waste of money but guess that’s the cost of doing business with elected officials who want to keep getting re-elected. I’d much prefer to increase the number of police officers.
For the sake of all that is holy, let us hope Mr. Bates is a recipient of abundant due process.
The odds are this young man has a rap sheet a mile long. What happened to the “3 strikes law” for habitual offenders? What good are these laws if prosecutors do not use them?
Why was he taken into custody June 3rd, when all this happened back in March? Did he get a low bond then? That’s the failure of our justice system right there. He should have been in jail, then indicted Federally. I agree, if they sell drugs its an automatic 1 year in Jail minimum. Just like when someone flees from Police that should be a minimum 1 year in jail and you forfeit the vehicle (doesn’t matter who owns it) to be auctioned and money go to the School Board. If you injure someone, then its a minimum 2 years. This happens all too often.
Surprise, Surprise. Why was he taken into custody June 3rd, when all this happened back in March? Did he get a low bond then? That’s the failure of our justice system right there. He should have been in jail, then indicted Federally. I agree, if they sell drugs its an automatic 1 year in Jail minimum. Just like when someone flees from Police that should be a minimum 1 year in jail and you forfeit the vehicle (doesn’t matter who owns it) to be auctioned and money go to the School Board. If you injure someone, then its a minimum 2 years. This happens all too often.
Drug dealers kill people. 20 years in prison 1st offense, death penalty 2nd offense.
I’m with you PacLoc, I’m just surprised liberal Chris hasn’t jumped all over your comment.
The cartel wave is spreading to the once-paradise Ecuador, thru and around Central America. Under the border, over border, and around the border. Coming to your neighborhood soon enough.
Illegal immigration will destroy our hemisphere, if it hasn’t done so already.
This chaos that the LEFT is creating is right out of the Alinsky playlist. It is designed to divide, and conquer. We are all in this together, like it or not. Shoot, there are actually people who don’t like me. That doesn’t mean we burn each other’s car.